Allen Aldrin Castañeda (center) with Cebu Metropolis Performing Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros (left) and PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco (proper). | CDN Digital picture / Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Allen Aldrin Castañeda, the coach of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, will return to Cebu quickly to carry month-to-month coaching periods right here as a part of his dedication to find diamond within the tough.
Castañeda confirmed that his partnership with the Cebu Metropolis Sports activities Fee (CCSC), Philippine Sports activities Fee (PSC), and the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu will quickly be formalized, to permit him to conduct common coaching periods aimed toward nurturing future champions.
Throughout a go to to the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu on Thursday, earlier than returning to Manila for his nationwide teaching duties, Castañeda talked about of the significance of unity and self-discipline throughout the native gymnastics neighborhood.
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“The once-a-month coaching that I promised will push by. It’s important that there isn’t any infighting amongst you, and that you just work collectively as a result of the athletes will endure in any other case,” mentioned Castañeda.
“Gymnastics isn’t simple. The athletes want to grasp that. Self-discipline is essential, and so they should practice laborious and examine laborious. Mother and father additionally play a vital position. With out their assist, our athletes wouldn’t be the place they’re immediately. I’ll collaborate with the coaches right here on-line and help them.”
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Performing Cebu Metropolis Vice Mayor Dondon Hontiveros has expressed his assist for Castañeda’s initiative, suggesting {that a} decision be drafted to formalize the coach’s month-to-month periods and allocate funds for his travels in coordination with PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco.
Hontiveros additionally introduced plans to introduce money incentives for successful coaches from Cebu Metropolis, acknowledging their dedication to coaching athletes like Yulo.
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“The dynamics of giving out money incentives will change, particularly for coaches. We’ve heard their sentiments. Teaching is a ardour; it’s pure for them to show and take satisfaction when their athletes win medals. Nonetheless, we frequently neglect the laborious work they put in. We’ll deal with this in our physique and committee discussions on the funds and the legislation,” mentioned Hontiveros.
Castañeda’s month-to-month coaching program is a part of a broader effort to supply Cebu’s first Olympic gymnast, with eyes set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics or the 2032 Brisbane Video games, in line with the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu’s imaginative and prescient.
Since its institution in 2022, the Gymnastics Academy of Cebu, co-founded by Hayco, has produced a number of regional and nationwide champions, regardless of being a comparatively new membership.
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